IEM Melbourne 2025 is taking place from April 21 to 27 in Australia, bringing together 16 of the world’s top teams competing for the championship title and a $125,000 prize pool. The event is a key part of the ESL Pro Tour season and also serves as a crucial tournament leading up to the BLAST.tv Austin Major. Fans in the arena and millions watching online have witnessed spectacular matches, unexpected comebacks, and standout individual performances. The group stage has already delivered plenty of exciting moments, with some players showing MVP-caliber form.
8. mzinho (The MongolZ) — 1.26
The young Mongolian talent stood out in the match against FaZe, helping his team secure a playoff spot. On Dust2, he pulled off an incredible ACE — not just any ace, but all headshots, making it even more impressive.
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7. Lucky (3DMAX) — 1.28
The French AWPer led 3DMAX to victory against GamerLegion with a crucial ace that forced another round of overtime, denying the opponent any chance to close the match.
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6. m0NESY (Falcons) — 1.30
In his debut for Falcons against NAVI, m0NESY showcased top-tier performance and tournament readiness, pulling off a clutch 1vs2.
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5. regali (FlyQuest) — 1.32
Despite the loss to Vitality, the Romanian AWPer delivered a consistent performance, ending the match with 27 frags and 78.9 ADR. regali once again proved to be a reliable anchor for FlyQuest and one of the most promising snipers of the event.
4. ZywOo (Vitality) — 1.36
The French superstar was instrumental in Vitality’s win over FlyQuest, especially on Nuke, where he pulled off a 1v2 clutch in the pistol round, denying the bomb defuse and setting the tone for the rest of the game.
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3. flameZ (Vitality) — 1.41
The Israeli rifler displayed incredible individual skill with a 1v3 clutch against Liquid on Nuke. After planting the bomb, he found himself in a tough 1v3 scenario with low HP — but turned the situation in his favor with composure and precision.
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2. ropz (Vitality) — 1.47
The Estonian rifler was Vitality’s top performer in the match against FlyQuest, finishing with 36 frags and 96 ADR on Anubis. In one crucial round, he shut down an A-site rush with three quick headshots, ending the push before it even began.
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1. Grim (Complexity) — 1.47
The American rifler topped the group stage in rating, shining in Complexity’s dominant win over paiN. His pistol round ACE on Anubis is a must-watch moment of the tournament.
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This tournament takes place from April 21 to 27 in Australia, where teams are battling for the championship title and a $125,000 prize pool. The playoffs are just around the corner, where the real action begins. Follow us on social media so you don’t miss the latest news, highlights, and analysis from IEM Melbourne 2025!
